Step 5

Now that you have completed your mind map plan, you will use it to guide the writing of your report.

Here are the technical requirements for the report:

  • Written on computer
  • 12pt font
  • Use Times New Roman only
  • Maximum number of words: 1200 (changed from 1500)
  • Minimum number of words: 400
  • Double spaced

The due date for the report is Friday, December 17th. See the completion calendar for more details.


How to write the report:

The structure of the report should be as follows:

Paragraph 1: Introductory Paragraph

This paragraph should be a short one, perhaps only 3 or four sentences. In it, you should introduce your research topic, sharing a particularly interesting fact about it, or discussing why you think it is important.
Paragraph 2: Body Paragraph

All body paragraphs should have their own sub-topic. Think about the branches you made in your mind map plan. Each major branch is a sub-topic, and should get its own paragraph. Remember that a paragraph exists to help keep writing organized by similar idea. It makes your writing much clearer.
Paragraph 3: Another Body Paragraph
Paragraph 4: Another Body Paragraph
Paragraph 5: Closing Paragraph

Your report may have more or less paragraphs, the above is just an example.



Remember: Each of the subtopics on your mind map should form a paragraph in your report.

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